Automobile trunk



June 11, 1929. A. J. MCDOUGALL AUTOMOBILE TRUNK Filed Jan. 18, 1927 Patented June 11, 1929.

PATENT OFFICE.

A'LLAN J. MGDOUGlALL, 01? DENVER, COLORADO.

AUTOMOBILE TRUNK.

Application filed January 18, 1927. SeriaLNd. 161,719.

This invention relates to a trunk to be attached and permanently carriedby an automobile at the rear of the body thereof, and has for its principal object, the provision of a trunk of this character, in which the auto- .mobile tools and repair parts may be carried so that they. may be accessible without it being necessary-to disturb the remaining contents oi the trunk, and yet will be securely locked in place and accessible only through the usual trunk locks.

Another object of the inventionis to provide a lid construction for the trunk which will prevent dust and moisture from reaching the contents. r

A turtlierobject is to provide a carrier for the automobile tools which will be maintained by the trunk in a convenient position for the operator and which can be removed from the trunk and carried to any desired point without disturbing the tools or the trunk contents.

A still further object is to provide a tool drawer construction provided with protective drains to prevent moisture from entering the tool compartment.

Other objects and advantages reside in the detail construction of the invention, which is designed for simplicity, economy and efliciency. These will become more apparent from the following description.

1n the following detailed description of the invention, reference is had to the accompanying drawing which forms a part hereof.

Like numerals refer 'to like parts in all views of the drawing and throughout the description.

In the drawing:

Fig. 1 is a perspective View of my complete automobile trunk. Y

Fig. 2 is a vertical longitudinal section through the same.

Fig. 3 is an enlarged detail cross section through one of the upper edges of the trunk showing the contact between the lid and the trunk proper.

F ig. 4 is a cross section, taken on the line 4-4;, Fig. 2.

Fig. 5 is a horizontal detail section, taken on the line 55, Fig. 2. Fig. 6 is a detail perspective section through the lid flange.

The invention comprises a trunk proper, designated in its entirety by the numerallO. having a lid 11 hinged at 12 and provided with any of the usual trunk draw bolt locks 13. The trunk lO and the lid 11 are preferably formed of sheet metal, the trunk 10 be:

ing curved, as shown at 16, to conform to the contour of the back of the automobile.

A false bottom 14 is welded into the trunk at 20 below which a tool drawer 15 slides.

. by a suitable stop 33. The drawer is locked in the closed position by means of a draw I bolt'21. which slides vertically in a guide 22 1 similar guide .23 in the metal is turned upwardly forming a draiir trough 24 which prevents water from entering the drawer. The sides of this opening are turned inwardly as shown at 25, Fig. 5, to strengthen the opening edges and prevent the drawer from binding thereon.

The drawer'15 is relatively. shorter than the length of the trunk and is provided at both ends with carrying handles 26 so that it may be entirely removed from the trunk and readily carried to any desired point.

WVhen the drawer is in position and locked by means of the draw bolt 21, the lid 11 and the locks 13 prevent access to the draw bolt so that the tool drawer cannot be opened by an hinges 12 being indicated in broken line thereon. It is desired to call attention to this section and to Fig. 6 to illustrate the dustproofing feature of the trunk. The metal of the lid 11 is turned downwardly around the lid edges to form a downwardly projecting flange 27. An angle shaped strip of metal, 28 is placed inside of this flange and the flange metal is then turned upwardly on the inner face of strip 28, as shown at 29. This firmly locks the strip 28 in placeand the strip 28 not only provides a stiffener for the lid flan ge, but serves to increase its thickness so as to give a better appearance to the article.

A strip of felt or similar compressible material 80 is now inserted in the angle of the strip 28 as shown in Fig. 6 and the free edge of the strip is clamped against this felt, as shown at 31, firmly securing it in place.

The entire upper edge of the trunk is inset as shown at 32 to receive the lid flange, the upper edge of the trunk extending upwardly sufliciently far to contact with and compress the felt 30. This provides an efficient seal against the entrance of dust and moisture. The long contact between the trunk and lid flange acts as a first seal and the contact between the trunk edge and the felt 30 provides a second seal.

Should it not be desired to use the strip 28, the lid flange may be turned backward on itself and then turned around the felt strip 30 forming in itself a lock for the felt strip as shown in Fig. 2. This method, however, does not provide a stiff, neat appearing flange and is more difficult to manufacture than the previously described form.

While a specific form ot'the improvement has been described and illustrated herein, it

is desired to be understood that the same may be varied, within the scope of the appended claims, Without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Having thus described the invention, what I claim and desire secured by Letters Patent is 1. An automobile trunk comprising a con.- tainer; a hinged lid for said container; a false bottom in said container; a drawer opening to-one face of said container and adapted to slide below said false bottom; and atrough formed on the exterior of said container above said drawer to prevent moisture from entering the latter.

2. A trunk for an automobile comprising a container; a hinged lid for said container; a false bottom in said container; and a drawer opening to one face of said container and adapted to slide below said false bottom,

said drawer having a concavity extencing throughout its length to allow it to pass the rear tender of said automobile.

In testimony whereof, I aiiix my signature.

ALLAN J. MODOUGALL. 

